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Hit & Run: Celebration Times Three

Today ain’t any normal Monday, and this ain’t gonna be your normal Hit & Run- because we have some serious celebratin’ to do. Perhaps you haven’t heard- but the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies all clinched their division titles over the weekend… and as you might expect, GordonShumway, Clare and I are a tad bit excited about that.

Sweet Lou lead us all
to the promised land where there’s
no more billy goat

Cubs clinch Division
How do you like them apples
mister Steve Bartman?

And some Cubby celebrations:

BOSTON RED SOX – GordonShumway

Because a picture is worth 1,000 squees, all I can say is “Let the playoffs begin!”

That’s literally all I can say because unfortunately, shouting “F the Angels” makes me sound like I’m less “baseball fan” and more “threat to myself and others”.

Yes, this is seriously how I watch Red Sox games, which explains why Curt and I are usually alone. Inside the glove is a David Ortiz home run baseball from the Cubs-Sox series in the summer of ’05. A number of other items, including a Wade Boggs Starting Lineup figure and a World Series program will all be arranged around the television in a configuration too complicated to mention here.

I’ll be OK. I promise. Go Sox.

And some Fenway celebrations:

And since this is a Texas Gal post, you know that I have to include a bonus yummy picture of nutty, crazy, barely clothed Jonathan Papelbon:

And to console our own Metschick, I’m gonna post a picture of the scrumptious Osi Umenyiora, who recorded SIX sacks yesterday for the NY Giants (and I know Metsy happens to find him very hot indeed, so I’m hoping this will cheer her up a bit).

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Pitched four years for the Philadelphia Athletics, and then played shortstop for seven years for the Montreal Expos. Taught Rickey Henderson to steal a base. Taught Nolan Ryan to throw a punch. Taught Mickey Mantle to drink a beer. Threw one seven-hitter and seven no-hitters. Wonderboy was my creation, and first Jobu shrine was in my locker. Often called "the next Dustin Pedroia". Always wear high socks and eyeblack. Prefer to slide headfirst.

Go Phillies! I say this with trepidation, however, as I once had a boyfriend who promised to propose when the Phillies won the Series. Hmmm. I wonder if he’ll pop up suddenly willing to make a commitment in about a month?

I was at the Phils game as well and it was one of the most incredible games I’ve ever been too. The atmosphere was absolutely electric. I’m so glad I experienced it and am so happy for the Phils!!! I sat out in centerfield for this game and we had a “RE-SIGN ROWAND” chant going a couple of times. Rowand heard us the second time and I think he appreciated it very much!

For a second there I thought you said “resign” and I was wondering why you would want a player on your team to quit right before going into the playoffs. I mean, I could see the Red Sox chanting it at J.D. Drew, but Rowand?

I was in Florida all this past week so I had to rely on text messages, phone calls, fellow fans who saw me wearing my Phillies bucket hat and/or my tshirt (gotta represent), and ESPN to get my scores. We were flying home during the game on Sunday, and on our way into PHL we flew over the ballpark, and saw the sea of rally towels spinning. I got chills, seriously. I didn’t know the score yet, but I knew it was good. As soon as we landed, some of the other travelers turned on their cell phones to get the score and such. At that point the latest info was 3-0 Phillies, then 3-1. By the time we got off the plane, it was 5-1. We walked up the jetway and lo and behold, there across the hall, was a bar, playing the game on no fewer than six television screens. The sixth inning had just ended. My sister and I looked at our mom and said “YEAH, we’re not leaving till this game is over.”

We sat and had a drink and watched the last three innings…and it was a thing of beauty. I had to fight back tears when Myers threw that final pitch. I think I’m still in a little bit of shock, but it’s absolutely amazing. I’m so proud of my boys, no matter how annoyed and angry they may make me at times.

Texy, not only has Drew’s son had surgery and only recently come out of a full body cast, but his wife is now eight months pregnant.

Wouldn’t it ironic if the new baby was born right after the world series!? Then they could name it after one of the players! Well… JD’s Jonathan David, his son (the one who’s, uh, born as of now) is called Jack David… what if they named it after Beckett and Ortiz? Josh David? (Wow, that came out of nowhere…)

I was at all 3 Phil’s games this weekend! Friday and Sunday were by far the greatest days of my life!! I took a million pictures. How the hell do i show them to you guys?? GO PHIL’S!!!!!!!!
And i second that! Re-sign Rowand!! You can tell he wants to stay here!!

You guys were all fighting back tears yesterday, meanwhile I was crying my eyes out like a baby…

They fought so hard for this. “We are the team to beat.” Also, maybe some of you noticed… I don’t think I’ve ever seen Burrell run as fast as when he charged the mound after Myers’ last pitch. Just an observation…

Uh- yeah… about that. I’m going to Philly for the Wed & Thursday games, Fenway to watch Boston play on Friday, then I’m going to Wrigley to see the Cubs play on Saturday. It’s also entirely possible I will then go to CA and watch the Sox in LA on Sunday… would’ve been nice to see the Phils in SD, too. DAMN YOU HOME PLATE UMP AND YOUR BAD CALL!

I have already made my Philly friends promise to go from the game on Wed immediately to a bar (any bar) so I can watch Sox & Cubs on Wed night.

It must be tough having all three of your teams in the playoffs. :) Well, have so much fun. There is an outside chance that I might get a ticket to Wrigley. Of course, if one of your tickets on Saturday opens up, and you need a like minded soul to join you, you can always call me.